This week, registered voters received a text message from current Morro Bay Councilwoman and Assembly candidate Dawn Addis endorsing Mayor John Headding for re-election. Without evidence, Ms. Addis claimed that Democrats support Mayor Headding. Headding is not listed as an endorsement by the SLO County Democratic Party. So my question is: are these the same …
Morro Bay Mayor John Headding and Helios Dayspring Read More »
This week, I heard from several Morro Bay residents who expressed concern about censorship pertaining to discussions about our local elections. Nextdoor, one of the leading community-centric social networking platforms, is a lightning rod for discussions on local politics. Since my account was temporarily deactivated, residents wondered whether or not I was “de-platformed” for political …
Morro Bay Mayor John Headding continues to engage in questionable conduct. According to his campaign’s FPPC Form 497 Contribution Report from Sept. 12, 2022, Mayor Headding received his largest campaign contribution from Alla Weinstein for $2,000. Weinstein is listed as an engineer for Global Business Alliance, LLC (“GBA”). On their website, GBA describes themselves as …
More Conflict of Interest Concerns Re: Mayor Headding Read More »
Shortly after I shared a link to my post about Rock Harbor Marketing, Nextdoor informed me that my account was temporarily suspended due to public shaming, which is a violation of Community Guidelines. They informed me of a comment where I was highly critical of an individual who personally targeted me on the platform under …
I am officially calling for Morro Bay clients of Rock Harbor Marketing to suspend or terminate services until they commit to improving themselves and eliminating any and all conflicts of interest with the City of Morro Bay and/or their elected officials. At the August 23 Morro Bay City Council meeting, I attempted to express concerns …
Morro Bay is at a crossroads. It may not seem like it at first glance, but there’s a lot at stake in this election. The City of Morro Bay is pushing for highly controversial projects and measures that will adversely impact our community. Proponents of the proposed 600 mega watt lithium-ion battery installation in Morro …
Morro Bay Residents: Now It’s Time to Vote For Our Future Read More »
One of my favorite quotes came from a fictional 19th century Irish bartender who went by the name of Mr. Dooley. Mr. Dooley happened to be a fictional character created by Chicago Evening Post journalist Finley Peter Dunne who, in 1893, introduced readers to the esteemed bartender in one of his newspaper columns. The quote …
After careful consideration, I’m encouraging Morro Bay residents to VOTE NO on Harbor Tax B-22. Over the past several years, Morro Bay voters have voted for measures that increase taxes on residents, small businesses and tourists for severely underfunded departments. These departments have undoubtedly provided crucial and necessary services for Morro Bay. There is no …
Morro Bay is a wonderful city, but the politics can get a little heated. In the 10+ years I’ve spent here, I’ve seen community leaders come and go. Each leader has always brought their unique take on the role of mayor. Not every leader we’ve elected was perfect, but the City Council had traditionally allowed …
Carla Wixom is Morro Bay’s Best Choice for Mayor Read More »
When a resident speaks at public comment during government meetings, they always run the risk of getting interrupted. At the August 23 Morro Bay City Council meeting, my public comment was interrupted by Mayor John Headding as soon as I touched on potential conflict of interest with him and current councilmember Jen Ford. Mayor Headding …
